Database Administrator Salary in New York, NY
Database Administrators in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area earn a median $121,550 a year — 16% more than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $88,209 take-home, or $7,351 a month.
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- Federal income tax$17,911
- Social Security (6.2%)$7,536
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,762
- New York income tax$6,131
- Take-home pay$88,209
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 5.90% state
The New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro spans New York, New Jersey. Pick the state you live in — state income tax follows your residence.
Database Administrator pay by experience in New York, NY
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $70,890 | $34.08 | $55,470 | $4,623 |
| 25th percentile | $87,370 | $42.00 | $66,174 | $5,514 |
| Median (50th) | $121,550 | $58.44 | $88,209 | $7,351 |
| 75th percentile | $162,390 | $78.07 | $113,719 | $9,477 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $185,400 | $89.13 | $128,144 | $10,679 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, New York resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $121,550 buys in New York, NY
Prices in New York, NY are 12.6% higher than the U.S. average (housing costs are 1.49× the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median database administrator's $88,209 take-home pay has the buying power of $78,364 in a typical American city.
Rents: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities). Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Database Administrator jobs are about as common in New York, NY as in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.85).
Best-paying cities for database administrators, adjusted for cost of living
New York, NY ranks #21 of 34 metro areas once taxes and local prices are taken into account.
| # | Metro area | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville, TN | $123,920 | $95,965 | $99,613 |
| 2 | Austin, TX | $123,830 | $95,904 | $97,795 |
| 3 | Tampa, FL | $124,560 | $96,403 | $95,552 |
| 4 | Raleigh, NC | $122,950 | $90,905 | $92,612 |
| 5 | Dallas, TX | $122,390 | $94,920 | $92,074 |
| 6 | Seattle, WA | $133,180 | $102,295 | $92,047 |
| 7 | Houston, TX | $116,030 | $90,457 | $91,715 |
| 8 | Orlando, FL | $115,100 | $89,803 | $88,547 |
| 21 | New York, NY | $121,550 | $88,209 | $78,364 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 34 metros →
Frequently asked questions
How much does a database administrator make in New York, NY?
The median database administrator salary in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $121,550 a year, or about $58.44 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $87,370 and $162,390.
What is a database administrator’s take-home pay in New York, NY?
On the median $121,550 salary, a single filer living in New York takes home about $88,209 a year ($7,351 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $6,131 in New York taxes in 2026.
Is New York, NY a good place to work as a database administrator?
Pay here is 16% above the national median of $104,620. Local prices are 12.6% above the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $78,364 would in a typical U.S. city. New York, NY ranks #21 of 34 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a database administrator afford rent in New York, NY?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in New York, NY is $2,378 a month ($2,697 for two bedrooms) — 32% of a median database administrator’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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